Jayant Vishnu Narlikar

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (1938–2025) was an Indian astronomer, astrophysicist and university teacher.

Also recorded as Jayant Vishnu Naralikar.

Overview

Born at Kolhapur in 1938, died at Pune in 2025.

In detail

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar studied at Fitzwilliam College, Banaras Hindu University and University of Cambridge. the recorded working language is English and Marathi.

The field of work recorded is astronomy and astrophysics.

Residence is recorded at Pune. Employment is recorded with Collège de France. Membership is recorded of International Astronomical Union.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Jules Janssen, Maharashtra Bhushan Award, Kalinga Prize and H K Firodia awards.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jayant Narlikar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q179201: Jayant Vishnu Narlikar

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